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Christine Quinn Bids Farewell To City Council

December 19, 2013 11:43 PM

City Council Speaker Christine Quinn waves while giving her concession speech in the New York Democratic mayoral primary elections on September 10, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

The now-former speaker had hoped to become the city’s first female and first openly gay mayor. Quinn was a leading Democratic mayoral candidate early in this year’s race, however, she ultimately placed third in the primary.

Still, Quinn said it’s been a great ride. “The crappy days, the hard days — they were on behalf of New Yorkers, on behalf of my colleagues and I’ve loved every minute of it.

“I’ve worked in and around thie building since the late 1980s, starting as a housing organizer,” she told reporters, including WCBS 880’s Jim Smith.

She touted her work over the years on issues such improving housing, women’s health and fighting tobacco use and corruption.